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Pebble continues to release firmware and smartphone application updates to improve their smartwatch experiences. The latest Android update is sure to please Pebble owners.
If you have been thinking to get something with your iPhone or Android smatphone then Pebble appears to be the best smartphone option out there in the market and with the new version 2.8 firmware, Pebbles seem to be getting a lot better now. They have actually never been better as the new firmware brings support for 80 languages as well as Android notification support for all apps. The smartwatch’s expanded language support includes languages from A to Z which is quite interesting and once you look at the list of these languages you will be surprised to find out how many names you haven’t even heard of before.
On the Pebble site there are some different images which show how the different language notifications are going to look on the Pebble. We have all been anxiously waiting for the Android App 2.1 release because we all had been expecting to get rid of the most annoying thing as only some of my apps were able to get notifications on my Pebble. Now that Pebble has opened up the Pebble notifications to all apps, Pebble set the bar for an Android smartwatch.
Kean Wong, VP of Software Engineering says “This new app has been the culmination of months of work by our fantastic Android team to re-build our Android app, focused on notification improvements, increasing stability and performance, and providing a solid platform for the long roadmap of great new features we have planned. Full notifications support, is a significant improvement—one we’ll build on to provide more amazing notification features soon.”
According to what it says on the Pebble site, the Android 2.1 app will be a phased roll-out on the Google Play Store and if you check for an update now, you might get it instantly but in case you don’t you will have to wait a bit longer.


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In a significant move to steer the company into the future, Stitch Fix, the renowned online personal styling service, has recently announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This strategic decision marks a pivotal moment for the company as it aims to capitalize on its success and maintain its competitive edge in the ever-evolving fashion industry. With the new CEO at the helm, Stitch Fix is poised to continue its growth trajectory while ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction and innovation.
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Insider sources have told Bloomberg that plans for the future of Apple TV are not going as smoothly as the Californian tech company had hoped. Earlier rumors indicated that Apple was planning on releasing a new Apple TV product before the end of the year, but now it looks like that’s not going to happen.
All manner of disagreements between Apple and the big cable companies have made Apple TV’s progress slow. The eventual idea is for Apple TV to not only stream shows and movies from the net, as it does now, but also provide live content in a manner similar to traditional cable. The problem is, all that live content belongs to the cable companies, and they’re reluctant to lose revenue to a third-party service offering the same live broadcast as them.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, though, Apple might be close to reaching a deal with Time Warner Cable, a major player who could help them get their foot in the door of the cable industry. If that happens, Apple may start small and expand as they make more deals. It’s not Apple’s usual strategy, which generally involves launching things with a bang, but it might have to do.


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Mercedes’ recent announcement that it has secured a Formula E entry for the 2018/19 season makes it the latest in a line of major road car manufacturers who have committed to the all-electric racing series. With the third season of the series due to kick off this weekend in Hong Kong, we give you a run-down of all the car manufacturers currently on the grid, as well as those set to join them soon.
Renault (Team name: Renault e.Dams)
Having won two constructors’ titles in as many seasons, Renault is the most successful team in Formula E. Founded by Formula 1 legend Alain Prost and Dams founder Jean-Paul Driot, the team is well-prepared for Formula E with its comparatively long history of electric cars, and an electric powertrain designed in-house by Renault Sport F1. The team has retained Sebastian Buemi and Nico Prost as its drivers for the upcoming season.
Mahindra (Team name: Mahindra Racing)
Formula E’s sole Indian team, Mahindra Racing, has been participating in the series since its inaugural 2014/15 season. This season, the team has replaced Brazilian driver Bruno Senna with Felix Rosenqvist, who joins Nick Heidfeld in taking the wheel. The manufacturer has been using Formula E technology to further develop the vehicles produced by its electric mobility division, Mahindra Electric.
Venturi (Team name: Venturi Formula E)
Little-known car manufacturer Venturi, originating in Monaco, has competed in Formula E since the 2014/15 season, as well as having recently taken the electric land speed record. The team is owned by Venturi boss Gildo Pallanca Pastor and Leonardo DiCaprio. Maro Engel and Stephane Sarrazin will be piloting the team’s car this season.
Jaguar (Team name: Panasonic Jaguar Racing)
Jaguar recently announced the official launch of its factory Formula E team for the 2016/17 season, marking its return to motorsport for the first time in over 10 years. The technology Jaguar develops in its Formula E effort will undoubtedly influence its upcoming electric cars, including an all-new, all-electric SUV. Former F1 driver Adam Carroll and 21-year-old Mitch Evans will be driving Jaguar’s I-Type 1 Formula E car this season.
DS (Team name: DS Virgin Racing)
The PSA Group’s upmarket DS brand also competes in Formula E, having entered the race series in the 2015/16 season. Like many of its competitors, the brand has entered Formula E to develop its electric car technologies for road cars, as well as reach new potential customers, according to DS CEO Yves Bonnefont. The team’s driver line-up for this season includes Sam Bird and Jose Maria Lopez.
Faraday Future (Team name: Faraday Future Dragon Racing)
Although not an official road carmaker yet, (its first car is due internationally soon, though) Faraday Future entered Formula E as the title sponsor for the 2016 Long Beach ePrix. Earlier this year, the manufacturer announced a long term alliance with Dragon Racing, which has been part of the series since its beginning in the 2014/15 season. Its future model of electric vehicles will be heavily influenced by its Formula E operations too, as is evident in its FFZERO1 concept, first shown earlier this year. Jerome d’Ambrosio and Loic Duval will be piloting the team’s cars for the season.
NextEV (Team name: NextEV Nio)
Another unofficial road car brand competing in Formula E is NextEV, whose first model will be a 1,359hp electric hypercar. The model’s motor will benefit from technologies honed in competition in Formula E, and it will be one of the fastest accelerating cars in the world when it reaches production. Nelson Piquet Jr and Oliver Turvey make up the brand’s team of drivers.
Audi (Team name: ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport)
Although Audi’s Formula E outfit won’t be a factory operation until the 2017/18 season, Audi has ramped up its involvement in the ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team until then, with added financial and technical support for the team in the upcoming 2016/17 season. It’s not known if the drivers will change with the transition to a factory team, but for the current season, Lucas Di Grassi and Daniel Abt will be driving for the team.
BMW (Team name: Andretti Formula E)
BMW has a shoo-in to the Formula E world with its co-operation with the Andretti Formula E team, announced earlier this year, and is another carmaker with a raft of electric models on the way, as is proven by its recent activity surrounding its i electric sub-brand. BMW’s sales and marketing boss, Ian Robertson, has previously hinted at a full factory effort, although this is expected to take effect after the current season finishes.
Mercedes (Team name: To be confirmed)
Pending approval from the FIA, Mercedes Grand Prix will be able to take one of the two new team slots due to be made available in the electric series’ fifth season. Mercedes already has a prestigious Formula 1 outfit, but with a new range of electric cars on the way spearheaded by the Generation EQ concept revealed at the Paris motor show, it’s likely that Mercedes will join the ranks of other carmakers looking to improve their EV tech ahead of their first electric cars’ launches.
Volvo (Team name: To be confirmed)
With its newly acquired Polestar performance division, Volvo has also been looking into getting involved in Formula E. Volvo is part of the advisory board for Formula E and a spokesperson confirmed to our sister publication Autocar UK that while there are no immediate plans to enter, it remains a possibility for the brand. As it stands, the Swedish brand is one of the few large premium segment manufacturers not involved in racing in Formula E.


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Spotify has been through a very cinematic 'hero to villain' arc over the past few years.
Back in 2006, when the music industry was in a grim state, Spotify was a literal god-sent gift!
The industry was losing billions due to the surge in illegal music downloads. So, David Ek came up with a solution — a music streaming platform that compensates musicians while giving users access to a global catalog of music for free!
Sounds like the perfect solution, right? Fortune magazine, in 2019, even declared that "Spotify saved the music industry".
But, even though, you and I, as users, probably love Spotify, the artists who actually create music are not so thrilled. Now, with the recent controversies, the dispute has gotten more limelight as well as public outrage.
So, why exactly are people turning on Spotify? And is Spotify really a supervillain? Well, let's find out!
So how did Spotify get into trouble?
Last week, we discussed how Spotify is moving towards podcasts with the aim to become profitable. Following that decision, Spotify made a major purchase.
It spent a whopping $100M to acquire the exclusive rights to Joe Rogan's very famous podcast. The major attraction being Rogan's 11M listeners.
All was well until a few months back when Rogan came under fire for spreading Covid misinformation & using the n-word a bunch of times in his past videos.
This, of course, upset a lot of people, with many demanding Spotify to de-platform Rogan. Spotify, ultimately, didn't budge to the demands, so musicians like Neil Young & Joni Mitchell decided to boycott the platform altogether.
Amid all this, a long-standing discussion about Spotify's unfair compensation to artists took center stage.
Seeing one controversy after another, Spotify clearly hasn't had a great start to 2022. Spotify lost more than $2B in market value after Neil Young pulled his music from Spotify.
On top of that, its share price also took a real beating and dropped by 25%!
But why exactly do musicians dislike Spotify?
For starters, most musicians don't find Spotify to be a lucrative platform to host their music. Even when artists get millions of streams, the success rarely gets translated into actual dollars.
Let's get into the numbers. So, on average, Spotify pays 1/3rd of a cent for each stream. That is a mere $0.0034 for a single stream or $3 for 1000 streams. If you compare that with other streaming sites, Spotify actually has one of the lowest payouts per stream values.
This is in spite of Spotify having the largest share of global users and making 20% of the global music streaming revenue.
But, wait, it gets worse. Of over 8M total artists on Spotify only 2% of users make more than $1k per year. So majorly, the top 1% of Spotify artists are the only ones making any revenue from the platform.
Some artists even state that lesser-known sites like Bandcamp make them more money compared to Spotify.
But, Spotify has always insisted that it is a marketplace for artists to make a living. So what happened to that?
Well, the answer lies in the royalty payment system that Spotify follows, which is frankly very complicated & the major reason behind the dissatisfaction.
Got it! So how does the royalty payment system work?
Well, here's the deal. Spotify doesn't directly pay artists and songwriters based on their individual streams. Instead, Spotify pays a share of its revenue to the "Rights Holders".
Now, who are these rights holders? Well, most artists sign contracts with record labels. Now according to the contract, the record label becomes the rights holder of their art. The artists are then compensated based on the terms of their agreement.
The exchange is purely between Spotify & the "Rights Holders". Here's how the royalty payment amount is calculated.
- Let's say Spotify has licensed Sony's recordings & Sony has signed a contract with artist X.
- Now, in their license agreement, Spotify promises to pay a share of its revenue made by Sony's recordings. Suppose in this case, the share is 60%.
- Now, suppose a total of 1000 streams contribute to the $100 revenue. Of these 1000 streams, 200 streams were for Sony's recording.
- So now, Sony basically contributes to 1/5th (200/1000) of the total streams. So, Sony will get 60% of the total revenue it contributed.
Royalty payout = 60% (100 x 200/1000) = $12
Sounds complicated right? But it doesn't end here.
- In total, Spotify pays $12 to Sony
- Sony then gives a percentage of its revenue to the artists which differs according to the agreement between the artist and Sony. This amount can be as little as 15% of the record label's share. So in this case, the artist will get $1.8.
So, ultimately, all parties are essentially fighting for scraps unless they get multi-million streams each month!
But is Spotify really the devil here?
Let's quickly look at this from the perspective of Spotify.
- Firstly, Spotify is being accused of having very low per-stream payouts to artists. This is definitely true when you compare it to other sites. But, based on Spotify's agreement with record labels, it already pays back up to 60% to 70% of its revenue as royalty payments. Now, this is a sizeable part!
- This revenue rarely reaches the niche lesser-known artists because
- If they are under a huge record label like Sony or Universal, they are competing for cash with artists like Drake, Taylor Swift, Kanye, Adele, etc. These artists literally get millions of streams each week. So even though Sony gets a huge amount from Spotify, most of it goes to the big artists.
- If not for the competition, the record label will anyways take a majority sum of the royalty money.
- Now about the independent artists. These are the artists who own their own Master recordings, so, therefore, they are the true "Rights Holders" to their Masters. Such artists are at an advantage because they get to keep the majority share of their revenue.
Finally, many artists claim that even though they get millions of streams, their pockets have not seen any Spotify money. This is because a million streams on Spotify is not very much for the platform. According to the data, over 550,000 songs on Spotify have over million streams. So, the competition is fierce!
But why even get into this fierce competition, when there's no good payout?
Because Spotify is a great platform for artists to get more exposure. Discovering new artists on Spotify is also extremely simple. Many artists have seen their streams go up after being featured on Spotify's playlists.
Is there an alternative way?
You would agree by now that Spotify's situation is complicated, to say the least. And, adding to the confusion, big labels like Sony, Warner Music Group, and Universal all have a combined 18% stake in Spotify. So not only do they make money through their artist's music stream micro-payments, but they also make money via their ownership of Spotify.
Many people have suggested alternate payout methods to solve this problem. Let's look at a few of them:
- Increasing the size of the royalty pool, i.e. paying back up to 80-90% of revenue.
- Have a simple flat agreement with all labels instead of customized agreements.
- Switching to user-centric payment. That is, if you stream the music of artist X, your subscription payment amount only goes to artist X and is not split according to total streams.
Of course, all of these changes are easier said than done. Each of these will have a huge impact on Spotify's business or that of the record labels.
In all of this, the fact remains that artists are still paid poorly and that the payout system is inefficient. But it also means that there's a huge scope to solve this.


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Microsoft Ad Exchange opens in UK
Microsoft has declared its real-time bidding (RTB) Ad Exchange "open for business" in the UK and Netherlands following its successful launch in the US in April.
Microsoft Advertising: launches the Exchange in the UK
Microsoft's Ad Exchange hands advertisers and publishers the ability to buy and sell digital inventory through an automated RTB auction on a cost-per-impression basis.
Dennis Buchheim, general manager of scale display at Microsoft, said the roll-out will be extended further to include Canada, France and Germany in the coming months.
In addition, the company announced that all Windows Phone 7 in-app ad inventory is now available globally via the Microsoft Advertising Exchange for Mobile.
Buchheim said: "We've seen very encouraging results so far in the US. Advertisers are seeing improved ROI on their campaigns, while publishers are achieving higher yields on their inventory – all in an open, premium marketplace.
Microsoft has also unveiled an interactive ad platform for the Kinect Xbox 360, which it claims will transform TV advertising into a service controlled by voice and gesture commands.
This article was first published on mediaweek.co.uk
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Under Armour has today warned that its profit margin would be under pressure in the current quarter, as the sportswear maker incurs high transportation costs due to Covid-19-led disruptions to its supply chain.
Shares of the company fell 4.5% in premarket trading to $19.30 on Wall Street, after having risen 23% last year.
Corporate America has raised prices of everything from burgers to hoodies to offset the pandemic-led inflation across the supply chain from labour to raw materials, but many companies could not fully offset the impact.
Under Armour has been forced to use pricier air freight to bring in its products from its manufacturing hubs in Asia to ensure its shelves are sufficiently stocked.
The company said its gross margin would be down 200 basis points in the quarter ending March 31, compared with last year's adjusted gross margin, hurt by a 240 basis points hit from higher freight expenses.
Under Armour added that supply chain constraints forced it to reduce its orders for spring-summer of 2022, as many factories that make its clothing are only just recovering from Covid-19 outbreaks and employee shortages.
However, strong demand for its athletic wear during the holiday season and higher prices of its hoodies and leggings helped it beat revenue estimates for the quarter ended December 31.
The company's net revenue rose to $1.53 billion in the quarter ended December 31, from $1.40 billion, a year earlier.
Analysts polled by Refinitiv were expecting $1.47 billion.
Athletic wear has become a major part of everyday fashion since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This has helped Under Armour and its rivals Lululemon Athletica and Nike book outsized gains in sales.


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Back in the fall of 1997 when Jack and Dor DeLong picked up their new Nassau Blue 1998 Corvette, they likely didn’t realize what a significant vehicle it would turn out to be, not only for them but also for other enthusiasts around the country.
Over the ensuing decades, it’s become a symbol of so many facets of the Corvette experience for them. The DeLongs drove it in the first National Corvette Museum Caravan in 1999, when Jack says they got their first taste of what the NCM would come to mean to them and eventually would lead to their donation of the car to the NCM at last month’s Bash.
“That really opened our eyes to what the Museum could be for us – the first time we ever cruised with a whole group of people like that,” Jack says of that fifth-anniversary celebration. “We met so many great people.
The last day when we caravanned into the Museum, our group from the East staged in Louisville. I said to my wife, we got to be there before 5 a.m., and of course I got the usual response of why, why, why and I said well, we just got to be there so we did. It was oh dark thirty – nothing but starlight other than the lights in this gigantic parking lot.”
Thanks to being the “early birds,” the DeLongs had the distinction of being the second car in line behind legendary Corvette engineer Dave McLellan. “I had the pleasure of not only having photographs right there but also following him into Bowling Green.”
In 2001, Jack was at the Daytona 500 race where Dale Earnhardt was killed in a crash. Two years later, the NCM selected 100 Corvettes from across the country to pay tribute to the legendary stock car driver, and the DeLongs’ beloved ’98 was one of them.
“We were number 23 out of 100 Corvettes that went to North Carolina to pay tribute to Dale,” Jack says, “and before that event, I said I have to do something (special) because I was a rabid Dale Earnhardt fan and I was there when he passed away – last time I ever went to a NASCAR (event).”
Jack asked an artist friend if he would do an airbrushed tribute to Earnhardt underneath the hood. “He did a magnificent job,” he said. “We finished it up literally days before the event, and the first time I ever opened the hood with the tribute to Dale was in front of Dale’s shop in North Carolina. The thing that made me so proud was how many people came out of his facility to come out and look at that car. If there’s a memory, yeah, that would be it.”
Since then, Jack says he didn’t set out to collect signatures under the hood, but “opportunities just presented themselves” over the years. Now there are 24 recognizable signatures – “a who’s who” of the Corvette world, including engineers, executives, and other members of the Corvette team.
Even without the special touches the DeLongs have added over the years, this otherwise ordinary C5 Corvette would still be significant to them, Jack says.
“It’s the car that opened us up to what the potential of the Museum is,” he says. “It opened up all these friendships that we have all across the country and different car clubs that we all came together here. So yeah, it’s my favorite. It’ll always be my baby. I know our cherished ’98 is in the correct location, the National Corvette Museum, and hopefully many others can view this special Corvette and maybe understand what Corvette and the NCM mean to us. Our license plate said it all, 1ONR98.”
The DeLongs handed off the keys to Derek Moore, NCM lead curator, who pointed out that the ’98 becomes the third Corvette donated by the DeLongs, joining two C4s.
“This is a great vehicle to be donated this year, a great addition to the collection,” Moore said. “Has a great story behind it, and it’s also very fitting that there’s a Dale Earnhardt connection to this car (on the 20th anniversary of his passing).”
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Always up to date. Here you can find all press materials for Automechanika Shanghai.
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Expect to see a strong international presence at Automechanika Shanghai 2023 as this week’s show opens with visitor pre-registration surpassing all-time high
Shanghai, 27 November 2023. From 29 November to 2 December 2023, the global automotive industry will converge at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) for the 18th instalment of Automechanika Shanghai. The show will span over 300,000 sqm, a 36 percent increase compared to the previous edition. It will be the final large-scale industry event of the year for marketing, trade, education and information exchange; a prime occasion for the 5,652 exhibitors (71 percent increase from the previous edition) and buyers from around the world to discuss future cooperation. In fact, visitor pre-registration has already overtaken previous records from the 15th edition.
A glance at the inaugural International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai
Shanghai, October 2023. From 29 November to 2 December 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will open for the 18th edition, housing more than 5,300 exhibitors in over 300,000 sqm of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Globally recognised as one of the most influential platforms for the automotive industry, the exhibition remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting business growth and navigating market transformation. Amongst some 60 fringe events, the debuting International Automotive Industry Conference 2023 Presented by Automechanika Shanghai, is set to be a major highlight; it includes a series of events that zero in on the developments and advancements within specific sectors.
Global automotive industry gears up for Automechanika Shanghai 2023
Expectations for this year’s edition of Automechanika Shanghai are naturally high as the global automotive industry looks to China for new energy vehicle solutions and next-generation technologies. Continuing to serve as one of the most influential gateways for information exchange, marketing, trade and education, the show will lean upon Innovation4Mobility to reinforce areas of the supply chain that are rapidly evolving. The end-of-year gathering from 29 November to 2 December 2023 expects to host 4,800 exhibitors in 280,000 sqm of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).
Participants at Automechanika Shanghai – Shenzhen Edition set their sights to the show’s homecoming in November
After journeying to Shenzhen for the 17th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, attendees reflect upon their experiences at the show. Many appreciated the efforts to incorporate resources from the automotive manufacturing cluster in the Greater Bay Area. The organisers vow to return to Shanghai with key learnings and a stronger development plan for the Innovation4Mobility concept, offering a more rounded outlook on the future automotive ecosystem.
Automechanika Shanghai – Shenzhen Edition concludes energised for a year of development
On 18 February 2023, exhibitors and visitors waved goodbye to the 17th edition of Automechanika Shanghai, hosted at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. All signs point to a surge of market activity in the global automotive supply chain, with visitors from 89 countries and regions attending the show. Through innovations across the fairground, networking activities and events, the four-day exhibition also reflected many rising trends around vehicle connectivity and new energy, and relinked ties between the overseas and domestic supply chain.
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Exhibitors can take advantage of the show’s network of international media by placing press releases at the Press Centre, where journalists can simply take the material with them. The material will be available in printed copies or digital copies on a USB drive.
Exhibitors: This service is free of charge at a first-come-first-serve basis. Please email to firstname.lastname@example.org to book a free press release display space at the Press Centre on or before 10 November 2023.
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Any member of the press wishing to attend this fair should contact us. Our contacts would be happy to help you with any queries you might have relating to your reports. Alternatively, you can register onsite by presenting your business card at the registration counter during the fair.
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Motorola is close to shipping its additional instruction set for the G3 (PowerPC 750) processor, codenamed Altivec.
The instructions will ultimately be included in the G4, sources added.
The technology is likely to be unveiled at the Microprocessor Forum and according to reports, and will give Katmai a run for its money.
The Altivec instructions were, according to the same sources, the reasons why IBM and Motorola fell out over the PowerPC earlier this year.
Altivec has similar additional instructions to Intel's Katmai but includes a vector permute instruction. There are more than 160 additional instructions.
Unlike Katmai, which has a limit of eight 128 bit registers, Altivec has 32, which is understood to vastly increase performance.
Product is likely to use a .18 micron coper technology but it will be pin compatible with the PowerPC 750.
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"At the current pace, a global shortage of wine is fast approaching...Lagging production in the world’s three largest wine-producing countries—Spain, France and Italy—is largely to blame...The US and China alone are projected to consume over 400 million cases of wine a piece by 2016." - The AtlanticWho will supply them? Argentina! Morgan Stanley says net exporters such as Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and NZ are best placed to benefit from increasing demand on global export markets. It may be inferred that this can only mean good things for the demand of Algodon Wines.
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- Rockton’s new business district welcomes family owned Dr. Detail U.S. Cellular
- 2014 Illinois Emerging Writers Competition winners named
- Open house for new library executive director tonight
Massbach Ridge Winery hosts Cabin Fever Open House Feb. 12
From press release
ELIZABETH, Ill.—While the grapevines sleep beneath the snow cover, Massbach Ridge Winery will be celebrating its Eighth Annual Cabin Fever Open House from noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 12, at 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, Ill.
A $5 tasting fee will allow the excitement of tasting of Massbach’s fine wines. Local cheeses from Lime Rock Brown Swiss Cheese Company in Davis, Ill., and chocolates will help create “perfect pairings.”
Visitors will also enjoy the great camaraderie of fellow wine enthusiasts. This is a great opportunity to find which wines best suit a person’s taste, which is not something that can be done at the grocery store amid the sea of wine displays.
Regulars at Massbach Ridge Winery will be pleased to hear of the release of a new vintage of an old favorite. Ridge Red 2010 will be released and added to the list of dry reds boasting a smooth balance of oak and tannin with a plum finish.
The tasting room is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m., daily. Other upcoming events include the Wine Lover’s Weekend, March 25-27, and Wine in Bloom, May 29.
Visit Massbach Ridge Winery online at massbachridge.com and look for the quick links to Facebook and Twitter.


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Glendale-based multi-industrial firm Johnson Controls Inc. announced today a significant reorganization of its Building Efficiency business that includes the succession of a new division president. The company said the move was made to better align the division with the company’s long-term strategies and to position it for profitable global growth.
Effective immediately, the North America branch business will operate separately from Building Efficiency’s global products business. The core heating, ventilation and air conditioning products organization will reportedly drive profitable global growth through investments in key HVAC product offerings such as the recent acquisition of Air Distribution Technologies and the planned Hitachi joint venture for variable refrigerant flow technology. This focus on product offerings, manufacturing, supply chain and channel support for distribution is said to provide efficient and cost-effective operations designed to serve the changing global marketplace.
“As we continue to evolve as a global multi-industrial company, reorganizing Building Efficiency, along with our ongoing investments and growth initiatives, solidifies our focus and commitment on the business as a core strategic platform for Johnson Controls,” said Johnson Controls chairman and chief executive officer Alex Molinaroli.
As part of the reorganization, Dave Myers, president of Building Efficiency, has resigned and is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Bill Jackson, who most recently served as executive vice president of Corporate Development, will immediately transition into the role.
After joining the company in 2011, Jackson was responsible for leading performance improvements and defining strategic options for the company’s Automotive Electronics and Interiors business. Prior to joining Johnson Controls, he worked as a business consultant for 20 years, ultimately serving as senior vice president and board member of Booz & Company.
The North America branch business will continue to operate in its current form as a direct channel providing HVAC systems, services and solutions to customers in more than 120 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The restructuring of Building Efficiency is said to enable the organization to enhance its focus on customers through increased attention and investment in its North American branches. Trent Nevill, vice president and general manager of the North American branch business, will continue in his current role and report on an interim basis to Molinaroli.
“I want to personally thank Dave for his 20 years of service and dedication to Johnson Controls and York,” said Molinaroli. “I have every confidence that Bill and Trent will effectively lead their respective teams through this reorganization while serving our customers and executing on our strategies for the buildings business.”


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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) superstar Conor McGregor has announced his new sports recovery line, TIDL Sport.
Partnering with The Anthos Group, McGregor has produced a range that is hoped will aid in the post-training recovery of athletes and has claimed the product has helped in his preparation for his UFC 257 main event fight with Dustin Poirier on January 23.
Tenacity, Intensity, Dedication, and Lifestyle serves as an acronym to the TIDL Sport brand, which uses plant-based therapy, combined with proven exercise science mechanisms, to deliver immediate relief and long-term recovery for athletes.
The brand's flagship product, the TIDL Sport Plant-Powered Cryotherapy Topical Spray, claims to deliver powerful relief through cryotherapy and novel plant science. The topical spray has 360° spray technology, to allow for body self-application and promotes long term healing by addressing pain and inflammation directly at the source.
"When we target the inflammation, we solve for the root cause of pain and soreness in athletes," says Dr. Akash Bajaj, Pain Specialist and Medical Director at Anthos Group, "allowing them to fully recover and be ready for their next session. Dedicated athletes can benefit from recovery as a part of their daily routine."
The plant-based ingredients included in TIDL Sport range from hemp plant extracts to anti-inflammatory agents. The spray provides a cooling relief, which in turn increases blood flow to the area.
McGregor said: "When people hear recovery, they think it's just about pain relief or sore muscles, but it's so much more than that. I look at it as more of a preparation for my next work out as opposed to relief from the last one.
"Using TIDL products just made my body feel revived and after meeting with the team, I knew that we could create products that really work and make recovery easier for the athlete.
Badal Shah, Chief Executive Officer at The Anthos Group, added: "We could not be more excited about partnering with Conor McGregor as we launch TIDL Sport.
"He is a seasoned entrepreneur that embodies world-class athleticism and has already provided tremendous input as we plan for a pipeline of next generation products for the serious athlete and fitness enthusiast."
Author: Jake Wilkin


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The Honda Passport went out of production nearly 16 years ago but a new report is indicating the company will revive the moniker on an all-new crossover.
Citing people familiar with the matter, Automotive News is reporting Honda will use the Passport name on a new crossover which will be positioned between the CR-V and Pilot. Little is known about the model but the publication says the crossover will be approximately six inches shorter than the Pilot and compete with models such as the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano.
Honda declined to confirm the report but the Passport will reportedly debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November before going on sale in the United States in 2019. The model is expected to be based on the same platform that underpins the Pilot and will likely be built alongside the model in Lincoln, Alabama.
Given the similarities between the Passport and Pilot, it is possible the crossover will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 hp (208 kW) and 262 lb-ft (354 Nm) of torque. In the Pilot, the engine can be connected to either a six- or nine-speed automatic transmission.
Pricing remains unconfirmed but the CR-V starts at $24,150 while the Pilot begins at $30,900. This likely means the Passport will be cost between $26,000 and $28,000.
Thanks to CarScoops reader Tony for the pictures


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Asia Pacific Mycotoxin Testing Market was valued at USD 308.6 million in 2021, growing at a high CAGR of 13.3% from 2022 to 2028 to reach USD 739.6 million by 2028. The region's demand for mycotoxin testing has increased because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Because COVID-19 originated in China, testing of products exported from that country will be priority to prevent a new outbreak. Furthermore, the market's expansion may be linked to the Chinese government's efforts to achieve global compliance in food safety norms and standards to boost the country's export industry. Food products will be in higher demand from North American and European countries. As a result, testing these items prior to export will be essential, resulting in an increase in the mycotoxin testing market in Asia Pacific countries. Several moulds that are typically found on agricultural products, when eaten by humans or animals it produces toxic effect. They can produce chemical compounds that are toxic. Mycotoxins are chemical metabolites that are derived from the words "myco" (fungus) and "toxin" (poison). Asia Pacific Mycotoxin Testing Market is surging owing to frequent acquisitions and launchings by the market players. Strategic alliances by the players such as acquisitions, mergers, expansions and new product launches may enhance the companyâ€™s growth. For instance, In March 2018, Bureau Veritas acquired EMG Corporation (EMG). With this acquisition the company has expanded its service portfolio and also increased its brand value which has helped the company to increase its revenue. In February 2018, Certain International from Australia and Hoan Vu from Vietnam announced the use of blockchain infrastructure provided by OriginTrail using GS1 supply chain data standards to tackle the cases of food fraud crisis by providing rapid traceability solutions. However, the lack of food management infrastructure, the complexity of testing technology, and the lack of regulations in emerging countries hamper the mycotoxin and food testing market. Key Developments: In May 2020, Bureau Veritas, in collaboration with Leela Palaces (India), launched the "Surakhsha" program, which aims to deliver high standards of food safety and cleanliness while using technological services to keep them up to date. In March 2018, Scientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have created a new imaging system that can snap a photo of fruit or meat and search for regions containing chemicals or bacterial activity that cause spoilage. In January 2019, Bureau Veritas declared the launch of BVAQ, a food testing company based in Singapore that serves Southeast Asian markets. BVAQ is a joint venture with AsureQuality, a state-owned firm in New Zealand that provides food safety and biosecurity services.
Fastest Growing Market
In 2021, meat and poultry had a market revenue share of 46.7%, and from 2022 to 2028, it is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 12.7%. In 2021, The necessity to improve or maintain product quality due to growing consumer awareness and health consciousness drives the demand for food pathogen testing. The mycotoxin testing segment has a market share of 35.7% and is expected to increase at a CAGR of 12.4% in the future years.
The asia pacific mycotoxin testing market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 13.3% during the forecast period.
SGS SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, Intertek Group plc., NEOGEN Corporation, EnviroLogix, TÜV SÜD
The asia pacific feed antioxidants market segmented based on type, sample, technology, and geography.


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- "There's a $5 billion market out there [where] products are sold into the illicit market," Aphria interim CEO Irwin Simons says.
- The company is working on "taking that away from the illicit market and building [our] brands and building consumer confidence," he says in a sit down interview with "Mad Money's" Jim Cramer.
- "This industry used to be about who can get the right press release out. It's no longer about press release. Organic growth and making money and rewarding your shareholders," he says.
Aphria interim CEO Irwin Simon said Monday that the biggest opportunity that he sees in the Canadian cannabis market is converting consumers from the black market to the legal one.
"There's a $5 billion market out there [where] products are sold into the illicit market," he said in a one-on-one with Mad Money's Jim Cramer. The company is working on "taking that away from the illicit market and building [our] brands and building consumer confidence."
The Canadian cannabis company, which has about a $1.8 billion market cap, makes and sells medical and recreational marijuana in that country. Canada legalized the weed business in October 2018.
In its earnings report last week, Aphria reported a sales beat and positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, known as EBITDA, in its fiscal fourth quarter. Net revenue came in at $128.6 million, which topped analyst expectations of $103.5 million.
Aphria does not sell any of its products in America, where marijuana is legalized in some form in more than half of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Simon did not say whether his company has plans in the near term to enter the U.S. market, but he argued that the firm has become one of the leaders in the worldwide $150 billion cannabis industry. He said that companies like Constellation Brands, which has a large stake in Canopy Growth, and Altria, which has invested in Cronos, are getting into the growing marijuana business as its popularity among millennials grows.
"Because they're looking at that cannibalization of where THC and where cannabis is going to bite into sales," Simon said. "We know consumers are drinking less alcohol … and you look at millennials today it's more and more cannabis consumption out there."
Simon, who founded organic and natural products company Hain Celestial Group in 1993, echoed Cramer's sentiment that investor focus on the industry has changed as shareholders expect to see results. Most marijuana companies, Cramer pointed out, have yet to produce positive results, which explains why the cohort has seen their share prices come down in recent weeks.
Aphria forecasts sales for the 2020 fiscal year to come in between $650 million and $700 million, above analyst estimates of $639 million, according to FactSet. The business is growing in the European market as well, Simon said.
"This industry used to be about who can get the right press release out. It's no longer about press release," he said. "Organic growth and making money and rewarding your shareholders, Jim."
Shares of Aphria fell more than 4% during the market-wide sell-off Monday, but the stock is up more than 23% year-to-date.


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To celebrate 45 years in business, J.V. Manufacturing Co., Inc. has launched a refreshed brand and a new website.
The company is now in its third generation of leadership, with a fourth-generation close on its heels. Founded by John Vecchi in 1975, J.V. Manufacturing is now transitioning leadership to John’s grandson, Ryan Vecchi, who serves as Vice President.
J.V. Manufacturing is a carbide die manufacturer focused on providing a suite of expertise and specialization in carbide services, including design and engineering, precision surface grinding, jig grinding, EDM, machining, heat treating, die assembly, stamping, and PEM technologies.
“We do everything in our power to ensure that our customers can meet tight specifications and customizations, tight tolerances, and even tighter deadlines. Our commitment to quality has kept our customers and our employees coming back since 1975. It’s also a major factor that has contributed to our growth over the years.” – Ryan Vecchi, Vice President, J.V. Manufacturing, Co., Inc
– Ryan Vecchi, Vice President, J.V. Manufacturing, Co., Inc


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New TV Campaign and £50 Cash-back on Wave Controller
- £50 homeowner cash-back available on a Wave until 30th April 2016. Please note, this promotion is now closed.
- Worcester sponsors ITV’s Bear Grylls: Mission Survive
- Sponsorship forms part of a year-long integrated advertising campaign
March will see the launch of our latest consumer communication campaign as we look to demonstrate the benefits of our flagship Wave smart internet-connected controller to millions of installers and homeowners across the country.
We are sponsoring the second series of ITV’s ‘Mission Survive’, fronted by Bear Grylls, which hit the screens on 3rd March 2016. This series once again follows eight celebrities as they face a 12-day survival mission to test their skills, build comradeship and overcome their fears.
Tying in with the outdoors theme of the show, each ‘GoPro’ style clip is shown either side of the commercial breaks and sees people taking on a host of challenges, from white water rafting to rock climbing, safe in the knowledge they can control their boiler at home thanks to the Wave smart internet-connected controller and free Wave App from wherever they are.
To accompany the campaign, we’re offering £50 cash-back for homeowners who buy and register a Wave between 1st March 2016 and 30th April 2016.
Worcester Bosch offers a day of employee time to support on community projects across the country
The UK’s leading boiler manufacturer has relaunched its Green Heating Heroes, to help installers educate consumers on how they can reduce carbon emissions and energy bills


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New Castro retail rule
meant to aid local merchants
by Matthew S. Bajko
Speaking before Castro merchants during their August meeting, District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener was asked about the new ground-floor retail spaces being constructed in a dozen mixed-use housing developments along Market Street.
Wiener, a gay man who lives in the city's LGBT district, said it is incumbent upon the gayborhood's residents and current business owners to encourage local retailers to move into the storefronts that will be available between Octavia Boulevard and Castro Street in coming years.
"We need to be very proactive and make sure local retailers are aware of this," said Wiener. "If we are passive about this, landlords are going to take the path of least resistance and that is to bring in banks and real estate companies. We need a mix."
The issue of what types of retailers call the Castro home has been contentious for decades. Recent debates over proposed Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and Chipotle Mexican Grill along Market Street have roiled the gayborhood, with the national chains failing to win acceptance for their plans.
This year saw the city's planning commission adopt stricter rules for formula retail along upper Market Street aimed at curbing the chains' ability to open along the busy thoroughfare. The zoning change is seen as giving an assist to local merchants seeking stores in the Castro.
But even locally based businesses can find frosty receptions to their proposals. A new bar planned for a storefront on the 2300 block of Market Street and a gay gentleman's club eyed for the building that housed Diesel at Harvey Milk Plaza were both dropped due to negative reactions from the neighborhood.
Or they encounter resistance from landlords, unwilling to take a chance on non-formula retailers. Take for example gay San Francisco resident David Wilson, 43, who owns the pop-up shop Hero.
The underwear and swimwear store temporarily opened May 26 at 2286 Market Street in a vacant store space at the Market Noe Center. Wilson needs to be out of the storefront by September 3 as pharmacy chain CVS will begin remodeling the building prior to its planned store opening in 2014.
"Literally, I was looking for eight months until it just so happened Kent Jeffery, whose family owns the building, was kind enough to let us use the space until CVS moved in," said Wilson. "He gave it to us as a favor. It is really wonderful he gave us the opportunity to prove the concept."
He and his sister, Jennifer Wilson , an out lesbian, have owned Prerogatives since 1989, a wholesaler that started selling Pride-themed items and now sells 6,000 products, mostly adult sex toys and videos.
His new store is a separate business he currently solely owns and carries brands Prerogatives doesn't. Earlier this year Wilson had approached the new ICON development at the corner of 16th, Market and Noe streets about leasing one of three small retail spaces fronting Noe.
In order to win approval for having Bank of the West as his main commercial tenant, developer Angus McCarthy struck a deal to carve out several smaller storefronts to be leased to local merchants.
Yet Wilson was told that the bank preferred to have a similar business as its neighbor, such as a title company or some other financial service firm.
"I basically had given up when this pop-up popped up. It was so frustrating with basically no call backs from anybody," said Wilson, who also had no luck contacting the owners of vacant retail spaces along Castro Street. "The few conversations I had initially were we are looking for financial services companies or things like that."
Hearing about Wilson's difficulty landing a lease in the gayborhood, Wiener this summer proposed making it tougher for real estate offices, insurance firms, and title companies to open along upper Market Street. In July the Board of Supervisors adopted interim rules requiring such businesses to seek conditional use permits from the city's planning commission in order to open in a storefront on Market between Castro and Octavia.
The new rule sunsets in 18 months, but in the interim, planning staff has been instructed to study the issue and propose a more permanent zoning solution for the business corridor.
"The last thing we need is to have all this new retail space come on line and have it all filled up by title companies and office uses. We want active ground floor retail," Wiener told the Bay Area Reporter. "I was concerned we would see a trend toward title companies, real estate companies and financial services and not see landlords take a risk on local retailers and restaurants."
Wiener said a number of small retailers looking to open clothing stores or restaurants in the Castro have told him they couldn't get a call back from landlords.
"It is very challenging for them to find spaces. Sometimes landlords won't even speak with them," he said.
With the new rule in place, Wilson and his commercial leasing agent did speak with the leasing agent for ICON but determined the asking price for the spaces, almost $10 a square foot, was out of his reach.
He is hopeful he will be able to reach a deal for the vacant storefront at 432 Castro Street where clothing store Injeanious had been. The space has been vacant since last summer and plans to turn it into a French bakery fell through.
"Nothing is for sure," said Wilson. "If Injeanious fell through I am not very optimistic I will find a space."
He has talked to practically every store in the Castro to inquire if they plan to close anytime soon in hopes of taking over their lease.
"So I have a list of every possible space, and even some people don't know are going to open up," said Wilson. "It is slim pickings."
Magnet extends lease as project stalls
San Francisco AIDS Foundation officials have obtained a one-year lease extension for Magnet as plans to relocate the gay men's health center in the Castro district to a larger space have stalled due to permitting delays.
Last fall, SFAF officials announced they had signed a 10-year lease for 474 Castro Street and would combine Magnet, the Stonewall Project, and the Stop AIDS Project into the location after overhauling the building. With Magnet's current lease set to expire in September of this year, the AIDS agency had planned to have its new health and wellness center open either next month or October at the latest.
But the $10 million project has yet to be scheduled for a hearing before the city's planning commission, which is now on summer recess until Thursday, September 12. As of this week, SFAF was still waiting to learn when the oversight panel would vote on its project.
It has had to rework its designs for the new space due to feedback from both city planners and nearby residents. City leaders also had to enact a zoning change along Castro Street in order for the nonprofit to be allowed usage of the entire building.
The latest iteration of the design shows fake, oversized wooden doors lining the entranceway, a second-floor balcony over wine bar Blush, which is remaining as a tenant, and a new third floor recessed rooftop addition.
"The process is going well, and our pre-application discussions with the city have been very helpful in insuring we submit the best possible package for review by the commission," stated SFAF spokesman James Loduca in an emailed response to questions last week about the status of the project. "We've been planning for a September review, and seem to still be within our target range."
As for Magnet's lease at its current location at 4122 18th Street, it has been extended until September 30, 2014 with an early termination provision, Loduca told the B.A.R.
"On a parallel track, we negotiated a lease extension to ensure there's no service disruption for people who rely on our free sexual health services at Magnet," wrote Loduca. "Once a date has been confirmed with planning, we can provide an update on timelines for opening of the new health and wellness center."
Web Extra: For more queer political news, be sure to check http://www.ebar.com Monday mornings at noon for Political Notes, the notebook's online companion. This week's column reported on the hiring of two out CA leaders to run statewide health nonprofits.
Keep abreast of the latest LGBT political news by following the Political Notebook on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/politicalnotes.
Got a tip on LGBT politics? Call Matthew S. Bajko at (415) 861-5019 or e-mail email@example.com.


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(IDEX Online) - Sodiam chairman Dr. Eugenio Bravo da Rosa took part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the World Federation of Diamond Bourses Presidents Meeting this morning.
...Sodiam is the state-owned Angolan National Diamond Trading Company, which controls the purchase, sale and import and export of diamonds in Angola.The participation of the Angolan delegation underscores the country's diamond production potential. Angola has diamond reserves estimated at 180 million carats. According to Kimberley Process figures, in 2018, Angola's total rough production was 8.4 millioncarats with a value of $1.2 billion.Angola plans to establish a diamond bourse in Luanda, a move the worldwide trading community would welcome. "We are happy to welcome this important delegation from Angola, a key player for future diamond mining potential and we welcome the important changes which have been taking place in the country," said Ernie Blom WFDB president. "Obviously WFDB stands ready to welcome a new diamond bourse and we are happy that this is being studied."


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Rock group KISS has partnered with comic-book production company Platinum Studios to create a new comic-book entertainment company called the Kiss Comics Group.
Rock group KISS invades another territory beyond music. The music act has partnered with comic-book production company Platinum Studios to create their very own Comic Book company.
The comic-book entertainment company, called the Kiss Comics Group, run by KISS leaders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. The company will kick off with a book, "Kiss 4K," and eventually venture out into platforms such as mobile, online, film, television and licensed merchandise products.
"Kiss 4K," the story of the transformation of Simmons, Stanley and other KISS band members from rock stars to world-protecting warrior spirits, will debut as the world's largest comic-book, priced at $50. It will be the first comic-book-based property to simultaneously launch all of its merchandise in the U.S., France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Eventually, a new Kiss comic involving characters King of All Beasts, Demon, Starchild and Celestial will appear weekly online at Kisscomicsgroup.com. "Kiss 4K" will be unveiled at the Wizard World convention in Los Angeles in March later this year.
The second title is expected to be "Kiss Girls," which features four teenagers who "talk about shopping and are about as dysfunctional as anyone until something happens to them and they get to wear the KISS makeup and look good doing it," Simmons said.


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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has introduced that he’s stepping down as the corporate’s co-CEO on Thursday, January 19.
Hastings, 62, who co-founded the corporate in 1997 when Netflix delivered DVD motion pictures to subscribers by mail, will now turn out to be chairman.
Greg Peters, the corporate’s chief product and chief working officer, will be a part of Ted Sarandos, chief content material officer, as co-chief govt.
Sarandos was named co-CEO in July 2020.
Asserting his resignation, Hastings mentioned in a press release: “Over the previous two and a half years, I’ve more and more delegated the administration of Netflix to them.”
He famous that Sarandos and Peters have risen to the challenges of the pandemic and upheaval within the streaming business.
“It was a baptism of fireside, contemplating Covid and up to date challenges inside our enterprise,” Hastings wrote.
“However they’ve each performed extremely properly, making certain that Netflix continues to enhance and develop a transparent path to re-accelerate our income and earnings progress. So the board and I imagine that is is the precise time to finish my property,” he added.
Hastings mentioned he plans to work with Sarandos and Hastings as govt chairman for “a few years to return.”
He’s considered one of Netflix’s largest particular person shareholders, proudly owning round 2% of the corporate, and has a private fortune estimated at $3.3bn (£2.6bn) by Forbes.
“I can even be devoting extra time to philanthropy and can stay very targeted on retaining Netflix inventory operating easily,” he wrote.
Hastings began Netflix 25 years in the past with serial entrepreneur Marc Randolph.


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£1.77m Lamborghini becomes world's most expensive supercar... but it's too fast to be legally driven on UK roads
For almost a decade the Bugatti Veyron has been known for its excessive speed and extortionate price tag.
But now it seems that the German designed supercar has been ousted by Lamborghini's latest creation.
Priced at £1.77 million the Italian Sesto Elemento is £170,000 pricier than its closest rival, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
The only catch is that the vehicle can't be driven on UK roads as it doesn't meet the lighting and safety specifications required to make it legal.
Light idea: The Elemento weights less than a tonne, thanks to its carbon fibre bodywork
One car enthusiast, Bomb Blogged: 'Whatever your take on this car I think it's a major disappointment that it isn't going to be road legal.'
First premièred as a concept car at the Paris motor show last October Lamborghini's bosses have now given limited production the go-ahead.
Sporting a revolutionary design, the chassis is made almost entirely from carbon fibre - hence the name which translates as 'sixth element', the atomic number for carbon.
It can accelerate from 0-62mph (100kph) in less than 2.5 seconds and boasts a top speed of more than 200mph.
Mark Tisshaw from Autocar, said: 'The Sesto Elemento is a fantastic technical showcase and it's going to cost an awful lot of money, but Lamborghini will have no shortage of interest.'
THE LAMBORGHINI VERSUS THE BUGATTI
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport
MANUFACTURER: Bugatti Automobiles and Volkswagen Group
PRODUCTION: 2003 - present
PRICE: £1.45m to £1.62m
ASSEMBLY: Molsheim, Alsace, France
TOP SPEED 258mph
ACCELERATION: 0-62mph in 2.5sec
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
PRICE: £1.77 million
ASSEMBLY: Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy
TOP SPEED: 200mph +
ACCELERATION: 0-62mph in 2.5sec
However the supercar can't be driven in public as to achieve such high speeds, Lamborghini have bypassed the normal measures required to make it road legal, reserving it as a millionaire's track toy.
Power will be delivered by a highly-tuned 5.2-litre V10 engine which will develop about 600bhp in a car which weighs less than one tonne.
This makes it 550kg less than a Lamborghini Gallardo and 850kg less than the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
The chassis, body, driveshaft and suspension components are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), a material that the Italian firm has been refining with other companies, including Boeing.
Engineering chief Maurizio ReggianiIn told Autocar: “The structure of this car is at the centre of its function.
Unveiled: The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento was shown at the Paris motor show last October and now Lamborghini's bosses have given limited production the go-ahead
“It represents a revolutionary way of building a car. This method is a true breakthrough, and we are extremely excited about what it means for our future.'
In addition to the cutting-edge design the tailpipes are made from Pyrosic, a glass and ceramic composite that can withstand temperatures of up to 900 degrees celsius.
Just 20 of the cars will be built and it's unlikely they'll have any problem selling them.
When the Italian car maker announced plans to build its £1 million Reventon concept in 2007, they sold the 35-strong batch in less than one week.
CEO Stephan Winkelmann added: 'Every future Lamborghini will be touched by the spirit of Sesto Elemento.'
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Syngenta AG (SYNN.VX)
18 Jun 2013
|Market Cap (Mil.):||CHF33,876.53|
|Shares Outstanding (Mil.):||93.13|
* Commission says it will impose ban anyway in coming weeks
* Says on track to meet 2020 goal of sales of $25 billion
ZURICH, April 18 - Syngenta AG, the world's largest maker of crop chemicals, said strong fungicide sales in Latin America helped it shrug off the cold winter in the northern hemisphere to post solid first-quarter sales.
ZURICH - Syngenta and Bayer, top producers of the pesticides blamed for a sharp fall in bee populations around the world, have proposed a plan to support bee health to try to forestall a European Union ban on the products.
* Campaigners say put bees before profits from pesticides (Adds reaction from European Commission, campaigners Avaaz)
ZURICH, March 28 - Syngenta and Bayer , leading global producers of neonicotinoid pesticides blamed for a sharp fall in bee populations around the world, have proposed an action plan to help unlock a European Union stalemate on bee health.
* Lifts dividend to 9.50 Sfr per share from 8 Sfr a year ago
ZURICH, Feb 6 - Syngenta, the world's largest agrochemicals company, said it will hike its dividend 19 percent after strong sales helped it post full-year net profit that beat expectations.
* Makes exception for 2013 maize crops (Adds background, Syngenta comments)
* No link found between pesticides and bee colony collapse


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By Wyatt Earp | June 21, 2011
For once, you can say, “This food tastes like crap” and not offend anyone.
Japanese researcher Mitsuyuki Ikeda has come up with perhaps the greenest alternative to the livestock industry yet: he’s engineered fake meat from human feces. Ikeda’s artificial meat is made from extracting lipids and protein from “sewage mud,” combining these lipids with a reaction enhancer and putting the whole thing in an exploder to combine it. Steak sauce and soy sauce add saltiness and a dash of umami to the fake meat.
Ikeda notes that the “burgers” are low in fat and, because they don’t rely on livestock, won’t raise carbon emissions or waste. (H/T – Kim)
I guess eating your own crap will make you a favorite of the libtard green crowd.


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Twenty-five Walloon companies accompanied King Philippe and Queen Mathilde on their trip to India. One of them, the Namur company Vésale Pharma, a pioneer in the field of micro-organisms, agreed a partnership with the Indian company Morepen Laboratories for the exclusive distribution of four of its flagship products. The turnover from this five-year contract is currently estimated at 4.5 million euros for the first three years, but could then increase by 20% a year.
The agreement initially provides for the exclusive distribution of Bacilac Infantis, Bacilac ORS, Bacilac Forte and Cibalax on the Indian market.
"The emerging probiotics market in India is worth around 135 million euros and is rising by 15% a year", stated Varun Suri, CEO of Morepen, during an interview with Belga in New Delhi. "We are delighted to work with Vésale Pharma, which is a very professional family-sized company."
Morepen Laboratories is particularly interested in Vésale's Intelicaps technology, a micro-capsule that keeps probiotics alive until they reach the colon. "It is very easy to use and the product arrives intact", said Mr Muri. The CEO added that Morepen Laboratories will soon launch an information campaign for doctors on the Vésale Pharma probiotics distributed in the Indian market.
According to Jehan Liénart, founder of Vésale Pharma, probiotics have a role to play in the "huge Indian market", as the country has a major problem with diarrhoea, one of the main causes of death in children. Furthermore, added Varu Suri, the population takes a lot of antibiotics, "which can disturb intestinal flora". "Health practices are changing, people are living more stressful lives and don't get enough sleep, resulting in constipation or diarrhoea", he added. The three major focuses of activity for Vésale in 2016 and 2017 are enhancing our role as a leader in Research and Development in probiotics, establishing our position in the parent market and increasing our visibility and credibility in international markets, continued Jehan Liénart, whose company is also in talks with the Indian group Tata.
Morepen Laboratories is a pharmaceutical group listed on the Mumbai stock exchange and has a portfolio of some one hundred products, many of which deal with generic medicines; it has a turnover of 82 million euros.
Last December, Vésale Pharma, based in Éghezée, opened its representation office in New Delhi with the assistance of the Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (Awex) to study the probiotics market in India. The Namur company has also recently opened a subsidiary in Texas in preparation for a research project that it will carry out in cooperation with Texas A&M University. Its latest research project, the company's treatment for thrush, a buccolingual fungal infection that affects around one million people, was launched in Belgium last year.
The company, which has 40 employees, increased its turnover by 32% in the first half of 2016.


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The fleet industry is waiting with baited breath to see if current problems in the used market are a temporary blip or part of the credit crunch that could see residuals fall and leasing rates to rise.
According to industry insiders, the used car market has been experiencing issues with oversupply. Some commentators are now suggesting that auction houses are warning their customers that they cannot accommodate any more stock.
Some commentators are suggesting that the problem is being created by used buyers being unable to obtain credit due to the current financial climate.
If so, the ramifications for the industry are serious - used prices will fall, and leasing companies will move to address the financial imbalance by raising rentals.
However, opinion is divided, with some claiming the extended Easter school holidays and cautious buyers are to blame.
But there is no doubt that the state of the economy is affecting the used market, and fleets will have to adapt.
Andrew Walker, CEO of Fleet Auction Group said: “We’ve been seeing for a while a significant number of early termination cars being sent to us, which suggests trading conditions for many companies are not what they were and staff are being made redundant.
"So we’ve been advising customers for a number of months to defleet cars whenever possible to avoid a sudden glut.
“Also, I believe that leasing companies are going to have to accept that under current conditions, with prices dropping, they can’t just demand CAP Clean.
"Instead they will have to be more flexible to react to the actual prices being achieved.”
Alan Senior, director of Vehicle Information Publishing agreed: “There’s a huge problem with oversupply at the moment.
"We’ve been seeing a number of auction houses desperately having to find more space to accommodate all the vehicles they’re not selling.
“The effect of this is that with many private buyers unable to get credit, there could be a huge glut with market that will inevitably push prices down.
"The biggest losers will be the volume brands.
"Premium used vehicles will always be desirable, and customers for those cars will probably be well off enough to get credit anyway.
“Condition, as always, will be key to selling cars."
However, other industry experts disagree.
A spokesman for Manheim said: “We are not seeing any real evidence of oversupply in the market with conversion rates still healthy at 65% to 70% with several vendors achieving 90%.
"We understand that while there may be some restriction on retail funding this hasn’t yet impacted activity on the auction floor.
"There were signs during April that the market was starting to ease back a little due to economic uncertainty but we do not expect a significant price realignment.”
BCA’s Communications Director, Tony Gannon added: “In the last few weeks used vehicle stock levels have been extremely high and auction entries have reflected this and conversion rates have come off the very high levels achieved in Q1.
“Stocks are now returning to more normal levels.
"There is still sufficient demand in the market place to meet supply providing, as always, vehicles are presented and priced appropriately.”
CAP added that its research has not found any evidence of credit issues among used car buyers.
A spokesman said: “We have so far seen no evidence of a connection between the high levels of stock in the marketplace at present and any difficulties consumers may be having in obtaining credit to buy used cars.
"Recent FLA figures actually show a rise in motor finance business for February and stronger business than for some years.
“A survey of 122 retail dealers last month suggested that a quarter believe consumers are currently more cautious than usual about buying cars due to the credit squeeze and general economic uncertainty.
"Around half said they expected those factors to have an impact at some point this year but another quarter remained confident that sales would match last year's.
“Any view of the current marketplace should be tempered by the fact that this is a period where there a lot of returns still in the disposals arena.
"Because this is such a visible phenomenon it understandably causes some alarm and feeds fears that the market is grinding to a halt.
"CAP research does indicate that the market is currently slowing but it believes that this reflects consumer caution rather than a collapse of confidence.”


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Primark in Belfast attracts huge crowd of shoppers as retail reopens after lockdown
The shop opened its doors before 7am, more than an hour earlier than planned to accommodate shoppers
Huge crowds queued outside Belfast's Primark stores as they reopened today after months of lockdown.
The retail sector was able to open its doors this morning after having to close post Christmas as strict restrictions were placed on our lives in a bid to tackle rising coronavirus infection numbers.
Now life is starting to open up again as today marks the reopening of not only retail but also outdoor hospitality as well as gyms and swimming pools.
Early on Friday morning, eager shoppers queued outside Primark on Castle Street, which opened its doors before 7am, more than an hour earlier than planned to accommodate customers.
As the morning progressed, the store reopening attracted huge crowds and police were pictured at the scene to help manage queuing and social distancing. It is understood some were told the queue to get into Primark could take two hours.
Karen Milan, from Belfast, was one of the first in the queue along with her grandson, and told Belfast Live she was over the moon to get in early, with not even a two minute wait in the queue.
Customers were also pictured outside the Primark on Donegall Place and other big brand stores such as Zara and Stradivarius.


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During today’s Ubisoft E3 Conference, the publisher revealed a new cinematic look for the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Origins game. This upcoming new installment takes the series back to the time when Egypt gripped the entire world during the reign of Cleopatra—with of course implementing the series aesthetic and game-style. Check out its brand new Ubisoft E3 trailer up above. For more on the game—here’s a look at more game footage from yesterday’s Microsoft E3 Conference.
Assassin’s Creed Origins launches on October 27th, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A demo is currently available to play at Ubisoft’s E3 booth.


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Ottawa, ON – The CBC’s Marketplace is exploring how a woman selling fake items online helped others avoid taxes.
The CBC Marketplace team is looking at what a woman in Ottawa did when she began using Craigslist to sell fake items.
Marketplace’s Marketplace team spoke with a woman called Jane who sold counterfeit and pirated items on the popular dating app.
Jane sold items she purchased through Craigslist in Toronto, Montreal and Montreal, but she also used fake IDs to buy them from buyers in Canada.
The stories were told by the woman, who did not want to be identified.
She says she has since deleted her account, but her online sales continue to be tracked by law enforcement.
CBC Marketplace’s Investigative Unit will be interviewing the woman in the coming days.
Jane says she started selling her fake IDs online in February 2017.
“I just started doing it because I had some of my friends who were in Canada and they would take me to Canada to get fake IDs and fake Canadian documents and fake stuff,” she said.
Jane’s boyfriend told Marketplace he had seen her selling fake ID documents on Craigslist.
“And so we went to the police department, we said that we had a lot of fake ID papers and stuff on us and we thought, what if we get caught and we’re not caught, but we’re getting caught for what we’re doing, we’d rather be doing what we love to do,” he said.
“So we said, let’s do this.”
Marketplace’s team spoke to two other women who also sold fake ID cards online, but they didn’t want to go on camera.
They say their stories are similar to Jane’s.
They both said they started selling fake IDs through Craigslist when they were younger.
One said she had been selling fake identity documents online since 2014.
“It’s been on for quite a while, so I’m not saying that it’s not happening now,” she told Marketplace.
“But it’s really a hobby.
I think it’s just a hobby.”
Marketplace is investigating the cases because it wants to know if sellers like Jane have the skills to make it into the business world.
Marketplace is also looking to hear more about how online fraudsters are trying to use fake IDs.
Marketplace has reached out to the Toronto Police Service for comment.


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Photo: Counterfeit Operation Stopped
The Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) said more than 62 million pesos ($4.8 Million) jewelry; property, trees, vehicles and firearms were captured with Jesus Alvarado Aguilar, an alleged leader of the false Televisa group of reporters detained in Nicaragua.
The criminals have set up a counterfeit company of the legit Televisa.
Jesus Alvarado is a fugitive and is the father of Rachel Alvarado Torres, head of the fake media group captured in August 2012, who found $ 9.2 million in cash in vans with logos representing the fake company.
The 18 Mexicans arrested today face a sentence of 30 years in prison in the Central American nation.The PGR has given 90 days to the alleged offender to prove the legal origin of the goods or otherwise they will be abandoned to the State.
The property located at street number 229 Outcrop Circuit Canada, Fractionation Canada del Refugio.
Also located were pens of the brand Tiffany & Co, Mont Blac, Cartier, 31 watches, most of them 14k and 18k marks Tissot, Mido, Victorinox, Baume & Mercier Extensible, Cartier, Bvlgari , Omega, Longiness, Ulysse Nardin, Rolex, Milan, Time Force, Bvlova, Orient, Mont Blac and Chaumet Paris.
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NEW YORK CITY – The private-label brand category has been hot lately, with sales reaching a record high of $118.4 billion last year, Progressive Grocer reports. That’s a $2.2 billion bump from 2014. During the past two years, annual sales of store brands rose 5% in major retail channels, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association's 2016 Private Label Yearbook.
The dollar share of private labels brands captured 17.7%, also the highest level ever. Across all channels, combined store brand sales accelerated 2%, a percentage matched by national brands, which also increased 2%. Last year, unit sales for private label products hit nearly $44 billion, about the same as in 2014.
Grocery stores have embraced store brands, with sales of that category totaling $62.5 billion last year. Close to one in four products sold at U.S. supermarkets in 2015 was a private-label brand. Other outlets with store brands include specialty chains and convenience stores. Customers continue to purchase store brands for value and preference. Shoppers have the potential of saving around $44 billion annually by buying private-label products over national brands.
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Customs Union to work out the further cooperation with Ukraine – V.Putin
The current situation in Ukraine may adversely affect the market of the Customs Union. Therefore, there is the urgent need to provide the required measures to protect commodity producers and exporters of the countries-members of the Customs Union, declared Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on March 5.
Ukraine is the key economic partner of the Customs Union. There are strong industrial and trade relations, Ukraine is also included to the free trade zone of the CIS. The extraordinary situation in Ukraine is a serious concern. There are possible negative consequences for the market of the Customs Union, V.Putin said.
According to him, the countries-members of the Customs Union need to work out possible measures to protect the domestic market, and discuss some parameters for the further cooperation with Ukraine.
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